﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:18:26 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Kentucky Ag Connection</title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1089</link><atom:link href="https://kentuckyagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1089" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Proper Pest Scouting Helps Reduce Insecticide Overuse]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/proper-pest-scouting-helps-reduce-insecticide-overuse</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Crop specialists at the University of Kentucky are encouraging growers to use insecticides only when pest populations reach economically damaging levels. 

 According to ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/proper-pest-scouting-helps-reduce-insecticide-overuse</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-172865]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Do Higher Corn Yield Goals Justify More Fertilizer Use?]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/do-higher-corn-yield-goals-justify-more-fertilizer-use</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Yield goals have long been associated with nitrogen (N) recommendations for corn, but they can also influence suggested rates of phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). 

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 The University of Kentucky’s Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is launching a new program that uses Kentucky’s strong connection to horses to ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/university-of-kentucky-launches-equine-stem-initiative</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-172659]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Students Gain Outdoor Skills at Robinson Forest Program]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/students-gain-outdoor-skills-at-robinson-forest-program</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The University of Kentucky’s 14,800-acre Robinson Forest provides an exceptional outdoor classroom for students exploring forestry, wildlife, insects, water and ecology. 

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 Kentucky State University graduate student Godswill Ujah earned three major honors at the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) 2026 Annual Conference, held ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-state-graduate-wins-three-ashs-awards</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-172623]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Ag Finance Corp Approves $1.8M in Farm Loans]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-ag-finance-corp-approves-18m-in-farm-loans</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. (KAFC) approved 11 agricultural loans totaling $1,835,131.80 during its monthly board meeting, supporting farming and agribusiness ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-ag-finance-corp-approves-18m-in-farm-loans</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-172622]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[UK Researchers Can Apply for Food as Health Grants]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/uk-researchers-can-apply-for-food-as-health-grants</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Food as Health Alliance (FAHA) at the University of Kentucky is offering pilot research funding focused on food to improve health and strengthen communities statewide. ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/uk-researchers-can-apply-for-food-as-health-grants</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-172152]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Farmers Invited to Organic Farm Learning Event]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-farmers-invited-to-organic-farm-learning-event</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 On September 14, 2026, farmers, agricultural professionals, and community members will have an opportunity to visit Hill and Hollow Farm in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, during ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-farmers-invited-to-organic-farm-learning-event</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-172151]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Kentucky IFAL Program Develops Future Agriculture Leaders]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-ifal-program-develops-future-agriculture-leaders</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 More than 30 Kentucky counties were represented at the University of Kentucky this June as rising high school seniors participated in the 41st annual Institute for Future ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:13:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-ifal-program-develops-future-agriculture-leaders</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-172120]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[ABBA Opens Entries for 2026 National Brahman Show]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/abba-opens-entries-for-2026-national-brahman-show</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The American Brahman Breeders Association (ABBA) is preparing for its 2026 National Brahman Show, bringing breeders, exhibitors, and Brahman enthusiasts together to celebrate ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:08:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/abba-opens-entries-for-2026-national-brahman-show</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-172119]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>